Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Skin Care Foods A to Z

Do you want glowing, vibrant, wrinkle-free skin? Make sure you are applying the right stuff on your skin.

Botox and Restylane are so last-year glory. Despite the promises held by scientific breakthroughs, more and more people turn to Mother Nature for the naked truth of youthful skin. “You are What You Eat” is absolutely true for your skin. Foods that are healthy on dinner plates also work on your skin. Next time you pass by cosmetics counters at a department store, you’d be surprised by how many brands are making their marks by using fruits or vegetables for skin care products. Aveda, Dr. Hauschka, Juicy Beauty, L’Occitane, Lush and the Body Deli are among the popular brands going natural. If you are fully green about your skin and want to get the most benefits out of natural ingredients, go ahead apply foods on your skin. You’ll be amazed by how much they will make the skin change for better.

Almond Oil: removes acne scars and hydrates dry skin.

Apple: rich in vitamin C and contains small amounts of potassium to promote heart health and maintain healthy blood pressure. Green apples work for cracked skin, itchiness and inflammation.

Apricot: treats sunburn and eczema.

Carrot: nourishes and regenerates the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) to prevent premature ageing.

Cherry: contains high level of iron and zinc. It improves uneven skin tone.

Garlic: helps combat wrinkles and restore tissue.

Grape: prevents skin ageing and moisturizes the body.

Flax seed: rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that reduce blood clotting to help with heart diseases, diabetes and cancer conditions. It dissolves blackheads and prevents future blackhead

Kiwi: rich in Vitamin C and E, and contains amino acids. It helps whiten skin tone.

Lemon: works like deep pore cleanser, stabilizes sebaceous glands and reduces brown spots.

Olive Oil: magic moisturizer for hair, feet, and hands.

Orange: rich in Vitamin A and soothes and moisturizes the skin.

Papaya: exfoliates dead or sun-damaged skin.

Pineapple: detoxifies the body system.

Strawberry: contains alpha hydroxy acid, removes dead skin, increases skin elasticity and rejuvenates the skin. It also whitens teeth.

Wheat Germ oil: Rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Taking two or three tablespoons a day in your diet helps remove pimples quickly.

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